"What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post.

jobenaus · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:44 pm Post subject:

Aftermarket mercedes rims. 71/2 by 16 inch rim. ET 37. 10mm spacers front and 15mm spacer rear with hardware from Chris (T3)....thanks for the advice! Tires came with the rims and are 205/55/16 and will be replaced with proper rated tires 205/65/16 or 195/75/16 once the financial dust settles. Smile

Until then back to my 14's.

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lemm0 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:02 am Post subject:

Hi!
I need help, do these steel wheels fit 2wd transporter/caravelle t3 and/or 4wd syncro t3:

5x112, 7x16 ET31/33, bore:6,66

Thanks again.

edit: added post information

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:11 am Post subject:

nblaauw · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:47 pm Post subject: where and how big?

I've been looking around for a good set of clk's and they are near impossible to find...or at least in the places I'm looking. Which brings me to my first question. Where can I find a set of these? Any good resources? Second question. Looking for opinions on benefits of moving to a 15" or 16" wheel from stock wheels. I've seen opinions on both sides but was looking for some more insight. I'm ideally looking for better handling. I pla on doing a sway bar and bushings as needed as well when I do the swap.

Thanks for the help.

nblaauw · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:48 pm Post subject: where and how big?

I've been looking around for a good set of clk's and they are near impossible to find...or at least in the places I'm looking. Which brings me to my first question. Where can I find a set of these? Any good resources? Second question. Looking for opinions on benefits of moving to a 15" or 16" wheel from stock wheels. I've seen opinions on both sides but was looking for some more insight. I'm ideally looking for better handling. I pla on doing a sway bar and bushings as needed as well when I do the swap.

Thanks for the help.

campism · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:42 am Post subject: Re: where and how big?

minimart · Samba Member Joined: June 05, 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Qc

finally got time to install these!
Borbet 16x7.5 wheels from a Merc, tires are Nokian WR C 4 seasons

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luVWagn · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:47 pm Post subject:

What were they?
And there's a marshmallow on your roof Wink

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CKS · Samba Member Joined: July 22, 2014 Posts: 4

I just bought a 2002 Eurovan Weekender, so please pardon the newbie questions. I just spent several hours on this forum, and couldn't find the answers:
1. What are the stock eurovan wheel specs? Bolt (5x112), width, center bore, and offset
2. What are the width and offset ranges of wheels that will work?
3. I have read that we have a very limited set of tire choices. What about with 17 or 18" wheels?

I'm looking for gunmetal grey wheels, something like this Rotiform BLQ

or this VMR 702

or this audi replica

I can tell from my reading tonight that finding aftermarket wheels isn't trivial, so appreciate in advance, any guidance you all can provide.

EDIT: just found this thread, which is helpful, (but doesn't provide offsets)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5045121-What-Wheels-fit-my-Eurovan

fyrgrrl · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:31 am Post subject:

So...uuummmm...like....I know nothing about wheels and tires but I want to improve my ride and/or mileage. My favorite Vdub shop will sell me some Audi wheels, 7.5Jx15H2 ET35 for $120.

Will the ET35 work without spacers it's within the 30-39 ET range)? Are these 15 inch wheels? What tires could fit them that are not low-profile? I like the pre-runner look and would go for 15 inch plain jane steel rims but for the price of the Audi wheels....

I tried "the search, Luke" but it was a no-go for those wheels.
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1987 Vanagon Westfalia (auto)
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (auto) - "Blau Frau"
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (manual) - "Braunkuh"
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback (auto)
2003 Subaru Legacy L wagon (auto)

70coupyel · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:18 am Post subject:

fyrgrrl · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:34 am Post subject:

Well heck, 70coupyel....I just didn't search every possible combination one could think of. I searched for 7.5Jx15H2...hence, no results for my search.

But that first link had good info and now I have to deliberate on whether or not to buy them. They have already been machined...so nothing needed there.
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1987 Vanagon Westfalia (manual) - "Van Hildegaard"
1987 Vanagon Westfalia (auto)
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (auto) - "Blau Frau"
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (manual) - "Braunkuh"
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback (auto)
2003 Subaru Legacy L wagon (auto)

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:05 pm Post subject:

fyrgrrl · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:22 pm Post subject:

Well...I was starting to shy away from buying them....and Chris....you just pushed me over the edge. Thank you for your insight.

I have my eye on some Mercedes C-class 15x6.5 ET37 listed on CL....from what I can tell....you say they will work, but with spacers (I think that's what you said). I am looking to put them on my 1987 Westy.
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1987 Vanagon Westfalia (manual) - "Van Hildegaard"
1987 Vanagon Westfalia (auto)
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (auto) - "Blau Frau"
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (manual) - "Braunkuh"
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback (auto)
2003 Subaru Legacy L wagon (auto)

sambarabbit

Hi, i am looking to buy a set of wheels for a 1981 Westfalia vanagon, in the following size: 17x8, 5x112, ET35, Centre bore, 66.
Can someone please tell me if the 8 width will fit straight on without spacers or adapters.
I am also considering exact same wheels as above but 18x8.
Thanks a lot guys

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:15 am Post subject:

Christopher Schimke

sambarabbit

fyrgrrl · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:53 am Post subject:

Here are the said Mercedes C-class wheels. I sent questions to the seller but no answer back.

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1987 Vanagon Westfalia (manual) - "Van Hildegaard"
1987 Vanagon Westfalia (auto)
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (auto) - "Blau Frau"
1985 Vanagon GL 7-passenger van (manual) - "Braunkuh"
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback (auto)
2003 Subaru Legacy L wagon (auto)

Little Hobbit Bastard · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:23 am Post subject:

Hi Christopher,

I think I already know the answer to this but I just wanted throw these out there because they are fairly priced and local pick up for me. I figured if there is a possibility they can fit, even with modifications, they would be worth it. I currently have these same AMG wheels on my '89 GL but in the 17" version. One of my rear wheels was destroyed when somebody crashed into my vanagon over night (lame!). Anyways, was looking to replace the one and came by a whole set of 18's on ebay. I know spacers would be needed for sure, any possibility these would fit my ’89 GL or are they too big?

Mercedes AMG
Front Rims ET 44 8 1/2 JX18 H2
Rear Rims ET 46 9 1/2 JX18 H2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121399514641?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks!
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- 1985 Vanagon GL (R.I.P.)


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